Philippines to form commission to investigate killings of leftists

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is forming a new commission to investigate the numerous killings of leftist and labor activists, said an official on Thursday.

"This commission will have the credibility and the clout to move ongoing probes forward, examine policy matters, recommend reforms and consolidate the effort to mete out justice in cooperation with all concerned sectors in the domestic and international community," Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said in a statement.

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